Boilermaking, 1st year apprentice, Mortdale, NSW

1300 Apprentice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site and workshop-based training

Full induction and on‑the‑job training

Opportunities for industry tickets

Job summary

1300 Apprentice is seeking a 1st year Boilermaking Apprentice for Mortdale, NSW, starting January 2027. The role involves working across both workshop and site environments to gain hands-on skills in fabrication, welding, machinery, maintenance and rigging.

You will be supported by an experienced team, with access to induction, on-the-job training and opportunities for industry tickets and progression after completion.

Qualifications

• Committed to completing their apprenticeship and learning the trade.
• Interested in engineering, machinery, welding and mechanical components.
• Confident with Mathematics and English.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Well presented, enthusiastic and reliable.
• Detail-oriented and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and sheet metal work
• Welding and mechanical components
• Machine maintenance across a variety of industries
• Machine installation and relocation
• Modification and design of machinery
• Shutdown work
• Machining and optical alignments
• Rigging and pipe work
• General engineering and maintenance tasks
• Problem-solving and fault‑finding
• Working safely on‑site and in the workshop

Skills

Mathematics

English

Communication

Education

Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) Apprenticeship

Job description

Boilermaking, 1st year apprentice, Mortdale, NSW

Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) Apprentice

Southern Sydney | 1st Year Apprentice | January 2027 Start

Are you looking to kick-start your career in engineering and become a qualified Boilermaker? This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team and gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of industries and engineering projects.

As a 1st Year Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaking) Apprentice, you’ll work across both workshop and site environments, learning from highly experienced tradespeople while developing a broad range of practical engineering and fabrication skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of work, including:

• Fabrication and sheet metal work
• Welding and mechanical components
• Machine maintenance across a variety of industries
• Machine installation and relocation
• Modification and design of machinery
• Shutdown work
• Machining and optical alignments
• Rigging and pipe work
• General engineering and maintenance tasks
• Problem-solving and fault‑finding
• Working safely on‑site and in the workshop

No two days will necessarily be the same, giving you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience throughout your apprenticeship.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Committed to completing their apprenticeship and learning the trade
• Interested in engineering, machinery, welding and mechanical components
• Confident with Mathematics and English
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Well presented, enthusiastic and reliable
• Detail‑oriented and willing to learn

  What’s On Offer

  • 1st Year Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaking) Apprenticeship
  • January 2027 commencement
  • Site and workshop-based training
  • Full induction and on‑the‑job training
  • Work alongside highly experienced tradespeople
  • Exposure to a wide range of engineering industries and projects
  • Opportunity for additional training and industry tickets, including mobile equipment, confined space and rigging
  • Plenty of overtime and weekend work available
  • Opportunity for ongoing employment and career progression after successfully completing the apprenticeship

  Build Your Future in Engineering

  This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job — you’ll gain practical experience across fabrication, welding, machinery, maintenance, rigging and mechanical engineering, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

  If you’re enthusiastic, safety-focused and ready to learn a skilled trade, we’d love to hear from you!